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Bommer Vista Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Irvine, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Bommer Vista Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Desert hike on trails with cool ocean breezes.

What runners say about Bommer Vista Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (49 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It was such a Beautiful hike and Beautiful weather!”

Good trail. But a lot of holes and narrow path. Wear appropriate hiking gear.

★★★★★ — Hoyeon , Apr 2023

Beautiful trail with great view and elevation! Perfect got 1h hike or longer. Beware of snakes!

★★★★★ — Tho , Apr 2024

Nice little desert hike. There is no shade so bring water and sunscreen. If you bring your dog it will overheat, especially black and dark fur dogs. There are lots of cactus 🌵 and some wildlife.

★★★★☆ — David , Nov 2021

Walk up the trail and you will find spectacular view of Irvine and its vicinity including the Pacific Ocean afar.

★★★★★ — Jeeradete , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 49 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Walk up the trail and you will find spectacular view of Irvine and its vicinity including the Pacific Ocean afar.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Nice area, ample parking, with bathrooms and benches.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Nice area, ample parking, with bathrooms and benches.”

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Plan your run at Bommer Vista Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 949-724-6600

Where to find Bommer Vista Trailhead

340 Smt Pk Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.